Grandmaster Realm expert Cole Foster, on his Master's orders, descends to protect Clara Sterling, creator of the Lucid Chip. He fends off forces coveting the chip, such as the Sheridan and York families. Fighting side-by-side, he and Clara develop feelings. After Clara takes a blade for him, he comprehends the Dao of 'love,' breaks through to the Supreme Realm, annihilates the villains, protects the Lucid Chip, and gets together with Clara.